MSc APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING)

You will learn the theoretical of strength and conditioning which will include the development of muscular force, the use of technology to measure performance, athlete profiling and the design of annual training programmes.

This will be applied in subsequent modules where the knowledge will be applied to create effect training programmes including the development of lifting techniques, and development of shorter-term training programmes.

This knowledge, skills and application will then be put into practice via a work placement focusing upon strength and conditioning practices. By the end of this students will have followed a theory to applied to practice model, which would enhance their employment opportunities.

Additionally, a key focus of the course is researching within strength and conditioning. The research skill module will lead into a double credit project module, which will allow you explore deeply your project area and develop individual researching skills and practice.

Your master’s degree will provide several career opportunities. From the knowledge, skills and experience developed during the course, previous students have achieved strength and conditioning positions with profession sports teams, including Premiership football clubs, university sports teams in the USA and other industry places.

The course has been designed to cover the content of external body qualifications such as the UKSCA and NSCA making the preparation for these external certification a natural progression.

Previous students have also built and developed successful personal training companies working with recreational to elite sports people.

Additionally, students have continued their education further, applying for PhD and research positions.

Students will develop their skills and knowledge in a directly applied context, further supported by industry experience through the placement module. This will ensure that students are ‘employment ready’ in their knowledge, skills and experience. The strong industry experience and contacts of our staff team also mean that student will be well-connected to potential jobs as they arise.

In addition, students will be encouraged to make full use of the range of employability resources available through the Careers Centre and LinkedIn Learning.

Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent for international students) in a sport or exercise related area. Related subjects include but are not limited to, anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, sport therapy and sport science. Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport or strength and conditioning may also be considered (subject to the approval of the programme leader).